Comparing the Intel® Server Board S2600ST with non-R and with R (Refresh) Families

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Product Comparison

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02/08/2022

Board Family Intel® Server Board S2600ST Family Intel® Server Board S2600ST R (refresh) Family
Compatible Processor Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors
2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors - not supported by default; requires BIOS 02.01.0008 or later
2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors
Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors
Board SKU Guidance

Intel® Server Board S2600STB – MM#957180
Intel® Server Board S2600STQ – MM#957318
Intel® Server Board S2600STB (Base Bulk Pack) – MM#959820
Intel® Server Board S2600STQ (Base Bulk Pack) – MM#959727

Intel® Server Board S2600STBR – MM#986246
Intel® Server Board S2600STQR – MM#986307
Intel® Server Board S2600STBR (Base Bulk Pack) – MM#986308
Chassis Supported Intel® Server Chassis P4304XXMUXX
Intel® Server Chassis P4304XXMFEN2 (discontinued)
Intel® Server Chassis P4304XXMUXX
Board BIOS requirement to support
2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors
Requires BIOS version 02.01.0008 or later

Steps:
  1. Install Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors.
  2. Download latest BIOS version (02.01.0008 or later).
  3. Update to latest version 02.01.0008 or later.
  4. Install 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors.
  5. Re-update to latest production BIOS.
Board minimum BIOS version - 02.01.0008
Note Need to update to latest production BIOS firmware
Product Change Notification PCN# 116894-02 Use these products as replacement products.
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Frequently asked questions

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Can I use the 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors in a non-R revision of the Intel® Server Board S2600ST Family?

Yes, the hardware is compatible, but the Intel® Server Board has to be at a minimum of BIOS version 02.01.0008 to boot with 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processor installed. Once booted, you must upgrade to production BIOS for the CPU to run properly and the new features to become available.

Steps

  1. Install Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors.
  2. Download latest BIOS version (02.01.0008 or later).
  3. Update to latest version 02.01.0008 or later.
  4. Install 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors.
  5. Re-update to latest production BIOS.
If I don’t need a refresh board to use the 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors, why did Intel launch a new R (refresh) revision of the Intel® Server Board S2600ST Family?

The main reason for the board revision change was to identify boards that have BIOS 02.01.0008 installed in the factory, so that customers know immediately that these boards can boot with a 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processor installed (as they have the R suffix).